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BW53 AXJ

2004 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,706 mi
Last recorded109,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger by door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of spring mount out rigger x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + door step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,483 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2017 100,284 miles

Central Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill and chasses (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both n/s o/s (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

under body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner chassis shows signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

Rear suspension mounts (bump stops) show signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,061 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion both o/s & n/s outer sills.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven inside edge & has a nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,993 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven inside edge & has a nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 63,622 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,996 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,996 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,531 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BW53 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW53 AXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW53 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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